Here’s our ultimate Sydney transportation guide!

Before you go: Purchase an Opal Card

Arrive in Sydney Airport (SYD) and pick up this quintessential card

Trains, busses, and heck, even ferries! You can ride ‘em all by purchasing an Opal card from various outlets, namely Newslink or WH Smith bookshops at the Sydney Airport Terminals. To top up later, just look for the Opal symbol at your nearest post offices, convenience stores, and supermarkets.

Cost: A$10 for adult cards, A$5 for child cards. Each top-up requires a minimum of A$35 at the airport.Adult and child (4-15) tickets are readily available at retailers around the city, and single-trip tickets are also available.

Traveling from Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport (SYD)

The airport is just the start of your public transportation adventure in Sydney! Make your way to your CBD accommodation via these 3 options and check in (READ: Sydney: Where To Stay for Your Budget and Style). For the sake of comparison, the costs will be estimated fare to Central Station, located between Chinatown and Surry Hills, which is the heart of the city and highly accessible for all.

By Train

It’s easy to see the train stations right after landing from your flight. Head to the northern end of the terminal on the arrivals level for the International Station. Spot the Domestic Terminal between terminal 2 and 3. Then ride the T8 Airport South Linetrain.

yy6810殇情影院runs around 10-15 minutes. A ride to CBD takes over 15 minutes

By Bus

To shuffle between Sydney Domestic Airport and Sydney International Airport, board a route 400 or 420regular bus, or a 420N night bus. Just look out for these buses from Terminal 1 International and Terminal 3 Domestic Terminals. Schedules vary daily, so check them out here.

Average Cost: Check out the fares here. Take note that prepaid Opal credits are required

By Shared Transfer

For those arriving late at night, traveling with several family members and kids, or carrying heavy luggages, book a shared transfer to accommodate a tight schedule. It’ll go straight to your hotel in CBD, too!

Getting Around Sydney

Now onto the more exciting part! Take a quick look at these options as we detail some pros and cons, as well as super convenient attractions for each.

By Train

Take the City Circle train around around CBD!

Sydney’s underground railway, City Circle, will take you on a loop from and to Central Station. With this service, you can get anywhere you wish to go throughout CBD—even to natural destinations like Blue Mountains(a great day tour just outside the city).

Schedule: 4:00am to around midnight on most train lines. For inquiries, there are information kiosks at Central and Circular Quay stations

By Bus

For more out of town adventures, Sydney’s public buses are your best bet. It’s also better than the train in terms of getting to see the city sights outside your window. Be warned, however, that they are notorious for not arriving on time (and for being seriously crowded!) due to high demand in recent years. Plus, they are not famed for their comfort.

REMINDER: Don’t forget to tap twice on the Opal reader in the front of the bus—once when you board, and another before you get off. Unless you wanna be charged extra for a trip.

Schedule, Route and Costs: subject to daily changes, type in your route and check the timetables here. Using an Opal Card, the cost depends on kilometers traveled and peak hours. Check out the fares here

By Taxi

This option is only recommended for those who prefer not to take public transportation, wish to avoid crowds, and don’t mind shelling out extra dollars to get from point A to B. Metered taxis can be found at every corner of CBD. But shifts change during 3pm and 3am; in that case, the popular ride-sharing app, Uber, may come in handy!

~A$3.60, with a A$2.50 surcharge after 10pm on a Friday and Saturday until 6am the following morning. During weekdays, the standard becomes A$2.19 per kilometer, with an additional surcharge of 20% between 10pm and 6am

Tourist Tips for Getting Around:

Purchase a SIM Cardso you can check transportation routes and schedules, and stay in touch with your family and friends

Use this very handy Trip Plannermade by the NSW government to find out the best route from one destination to the other

Now that you’re prepared to take on Sydney, read up on our other guides and craft your perfect itinerary!

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